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For over four decades after the Museums’ inception in 1951, our collections and facilities were operated solely by community volunteers. Although we now have a team of professional staff, volunteers remain an integral part of our organization. There are so many ways to get involved with the Museums. To learn more, fill out a volunteer application below or contact the Office.
Friendly people who donate a few hours a week to greet Museum visitors. No prior experience or knowledge necessary. Positions available in Eastsound and Crow Valley.
Help maintain our garden beds and landscape, guided by our lead Master Gardener volunteer.
Assist with research, organize files, aide in projects/programs, and more.
Transcribe oral history recordings from our collection, learn how to conduct interviews, or support our ongoing oral history project in other ways.
Help with various tasks around the Museums relating to upkeep. Skilled and unskilled labor welcome!
One-off events, social media assistance, fundraising, and more! Fill out an application with your interests and skills to learn how best to contribute!
Stay up-to-date about volunteer opportunities and needs by signing up for our email Chatter and following us on social media!
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The garden has been thriving at the museum since Mary started volunteering in Fall of 2021. She was helping sell raffle tickets when Many was asked about her other interests and where she might volunteer. Mary enthusiastically replied, “I’d love to work in the garden!”
In 2017, David joined with Lisa Steckley to form 376Tech, a computer service company “of islanders for islanders”. David’s experience with computers spans many years, along with his desire to help non-profits. 376Tech comes to our rescue time and time again!
Visiting the museum you will be dazed and amazed at Irene’s knowledge and memory for people and events related to Orcas Island. If you are a descendant of a pioneer family, she will likely know your relative of long ago…maybe point out your great-great grandparents in an old photograph in one of the cabins.
Michelle grew up in Whatcom County and has lived on Orcas Island since 2020. In the spring of 2022, she joined the Museums as a weekly docent. Within a year, Michelle decided to bite the bullet and become a full-time staff member. She now works as the Program Administrator, and is currently working on revitalizing the Oral History Project and designing new exhibits.
An Orcas resident since 2017, Debbie has family ties to what feels like half of Olga and beyond. She teases she knows more of her husband’s family history than he does. Debbie is our museum admin, but also bookkeeper for many island businesses, and treasurer to several non-profits beyond the park.
Nancy has lived on Orcas since 2020 coming here as an empty nester with her avid sailor husband. Nancy is New Mexico born, raised in Singapore and then has had many other stints up and down the West Coast. She has over 30 years in the non-profit industry always working in the areas of arts, culture, literature and heritage. She has a BA degree in Economics from Scripps College and a MA in Urban Planning from UCLA with an emphasis on the history of the built environmen.